§ Dr. Owenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what growth targets have been given by his Department to regional and district health authorities in preparing their strategic plans for 1985 to 1994; how many of these authorities have complied with these targets; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeRegional health authorities are required to prepare their strategic plans using the long-term resource assumptions set out in Health Circular (83) 12 a copy of which is in the Library. We will be reviewing regional plans in the light of these and other requirements when they are all received later this year.